Movie

Try Seventeen

“You're only seventeen once. For Jones Dillon, it's one time too many.”

★ 6.2(119)20021h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Jeffrey Porter
Release date: 2002-09-10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Flirt Pictures

About Try Seventeen

Try Seventeen is a 2002 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Jeffrey Porter, starring Elijah Wood, Franka Potente and Mandy Moore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 119 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Try Seventeen in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Teenager Jones has opted not to go to college and is instead renting a room in a boarding house to work on his writing skills. Soon, Jones finds himself dividing his time between two women: a young actress named Lisa and a photographer named Jane. After Jane's ex-boyfriend arrives to help her recover from a car accident, Jones begins to understand just how much he cares for her.

Cast

Elijah Wood

Jones

Franka Potente

Jane

Mandy Moore

Lisa

Debbie Harry

Ma Mabley

Elizabeth Perkins

Blanche

Chris William Martin

Steve

Aaron Pearl

Brad

Aloma Wright

Alicia

Andrew Jackson

Guy

Malcolm Scott

Randy

Frank C. Turner

Custodian

Chad Faust

Tough

Themes & keywords

virginphotographerflirtsymbolismcollegeletterbeersurrealismroad tripgeekromancelovemisfitneighborschool

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Try Seventeen in United Arab Emirates?+

Try Seventeen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Try Seventeen on Netflix?+

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How long is Try Seventeen?+

Try Seventeen has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Try Seventeen?+

Try Seventeen stars Elijah Wood, Franka Potente, Mandy Moore, Debbie Harry and Elizabeth Perkins.

When did Try Seventeen come out?+

Try Seventeen is a 2002 movie directed by Jeffrey Porter.

What genre is Try Seventeen?+

Try Seventeen is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Try Seventeen?+

Try Seventeen was directed by Jeffrey Porter.